About this tag
Balanced mode is a power plan in Windows that aims to balance performance and energy consumption. Users on WindowsForum.com have reported issues with this mode, such as missing power options like lid-open controls in Windows 11 on Samsung Galaxy Book devices, and unexpected shutdowns in Windows Vista when switching from Power Saver to Balanced or High Performance. These discussions highlight troubleshooting steps like using powercfg commands and checking driver updates. The tag covers user experiences and solutions related to Balanced mode across different Windows versions.
  1. Jimmy59601

    No "Power buttons and lid" option in Control Panel\Power options

    I'm running Win 11 on a Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360, and my system is up to date. I recently lost the ability to have my notebook power up when I open the lid. So, I went to the Power Options setting in Control Panel setting for advanced power setting and looked at both Samsung Mode and Balanced Mode...
    • Jimmy59601
    • Thread
    • balanced mode control panel galaxy book lid open power options power settings powercfg samsung mode uefi windows 11
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. C

    Windows Vista Vista shuts down in "Balanced" power plan

    Hi I am feeling a problem with windows vista. Whenever I change power plan from "Power Saver" to "Balanced" or "High Performance" it shuts down within few minutes (Maximum half an hour). I thought my vista operating system has become corrupted so I formatted my PC and installed a new...
    • chits12345
    • Thread
    • balanced mode corruption data loss prevention driver update formatting hardware issues heat issues pc maintenance performance power plan shutdown issues system stability troubleshooting windows vista
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support